[104] Bale—Beacon-fire.
[105] Ranshakle—Plunder.
[106] Knapscap—Helmet.
[ON A VISIT PAID TO THE RUINS OF MELROSE ABBEY.]
BY THE COUNTESS OF DALKEITH, AND HER SON, LORD SCOTT.
BY THE REV. JOHN MARRIOTT, A. M.
Abbots of Melrose, wont of yore
The dire anathema to pour
On England's hated name;
See, to appease your injured shades,
And expiate her Border raids,
She sends her fairest Dame.
Her fairest Dame those shrines has graced,
That once her boldest Lords defaced;
Then let your hatred cease;
The prayer of import dread revoke,
Which erst indignant fury spoke,
And pray for England's peace.